Leonard Joseph Gallant

Leonard Joseph Gallant, aged 52, passed away on Thursday, February 14 ^th , 2019 in Menan, Idaho. He was born on October 23 ^rd , 1966, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Mary Clare Best and George Henry Gallant. In his youth he attended Adirondack Community College in New York and then Idaho State University. He later worked as a parts manager at Pioneer Equipment. He had a profound love for his family and friends. His daughters remember their “dessert runs,” and their time spent playing video games and skateboarding. He also loved to spend time out in nature fly fishing, hiking, camping. His other hobbies included making beautifully designed stained-glass pieces which included chandeliers, angel fish, and church window mosaics. He enjoyed carpentry and built several items including a horse shelter and furniture. He absolutely loved listening to and playing music. He was also a gifted viola player, a talent he fondly shared with his daughter. He loved to dance to Irish music with his wife. He was beloved by many who knew him. His daughters and step-son recall his advice and wisdom. His step-son fondly remembers their times spent fly fishing. He was always there to catch his daughters when they fell, quite literally when his daughter slid off the roof of a lean-to while they were camping in the Adirondack Mountains. Leonard also built a trust and camaraderie with his German Shepherd Adhemar (puppy) who he taught advanced skills. The two were inseparable. He is preceded in death by his father George and his mother Mary. He is survived by his wife, Traci Leigh Gallant, his daughter Brittney Chase Caroll, one step-daughter, Nikkole Ashleigh Harris; three grandchildren, Adilyn, Blaine, and Mark (Critter); many loved siblings, Lynn Jose, Larry Gallant, Lydia Ross, Leslie Baker, and Tom Gallant, as well as several nieces and nephews. He is loved and will be missed deeply by all.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date.